Edgar's family and their home, Ravenswood, is well-respected and revered
by the people of Scotland, until their political endorsement invites
controversy. When Edgar's father is stripped of his noble title due for
supporting King James VII, Lucy's father, Sir William, buys their family
estate. Meant to be the rightful master of Ravenswood, Edgar is livid,
and feels that his family legacy has been usurped. Soon dreaming of
getting vengeance, Edgar is set to the destroy Sir Williams, until he
meets his daughter. Named Lucy, Sir William's daughter is beautiful and
kind, and she and Edgar become almost instantly attracted to each other.
After renouncing his original plans of revenge, Edgar and Lucy are happy
together, though not everyone is pleased with their relationship. Lady
Ashton, Sir William's wife has a plan of her own. Hoping to force Lucy
into a marriage that would be politically advantageous for the family.
Determined to achieve her goal, Lady Ashton manipulates and deceives to
break the couple apart, and bend Lucy to her will. The young couple try
to overcome Lady Ashton's trickery, leading to misunderstandings,
serious accusations, and dangerous duels. Featuring compelling
characters, miscommunications, duels, and murder attempts, The Bride of
Lammermoor by Sir Walter Scott is clever and dramatic, capturing the
attention of its readers. First published just over two hundred years
ago, the Bride of Lammermoor provides an interesting representation of
the social and political affairs of historic South-East Scotland. Paired
with the rich prose and captivating narrative, this immersive setting
crafts an unforgettable reading experience for modern audiences. This
edition of The Bride of Lammermoor by Sir Walter Scott now features an
eye-catching new cover design and is printed in a font that is both
modern and readable. With these accommodations, this edition of The
Bride of Lammermoor crafts an accessible and pleasant reading
experience for modern audiences while restoring the original mastery and
drama of Sir Walter Scott's literature.
